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Online booking remains simple :) Pet friendly, including a chew toy and biscuts with the clean up the poop bag. How can it be nicer? Upstairs room was clean and comfortable, the grounds groomed and the view of the lake is good as its gonna be till the water level comes up. The proximity to T or C is nice, and the location is quiet and peaceful. We like this place and will return. The Sunday Brunch was "Outstanding" They had added Green Chili Chicken Lasagna!! What a winner :)

Room Tip: depends what you like, I'm going to select Lakeside every time!

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend and it was very relaxing. There is a trail from the inn to the lake and only about a 2 mile walk. I got a pedicure in the spa which held up for several weeks. We ate in the hotel bar for dinner one night and it was solid typical bar food. The front desk was helpful with directions and recommendations.

Stayed September 2013, traveled as a couple

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We stayed for 5 nights over the Thanksgiving holidays and found the entire resort to be excellent. The front desk lady was very pleasant and gave us an extra towel. The bed was very nice, the room extremely clean and everything worked. We ate 2 meals in the restaurant and except for the strange potato salad, everyone was quite pleased with their choices. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here when visiting the area. The Spaceport tour was the cherry of the trip.

Room Tip: lakeside rooms have morning sun in the winter and an excellent lake view, but there's nothing wr...

As repeat visitors we knew pretty much what to expect but this was our first trip with our recent shelter adoptee. The website said to call to get the pet rate but it was $10 more than the prices on their website - so they gave us the internet price (and there is a one-time $20 pet fee). Thanks! Greeted with doggy biscuits and guidelines (keep 'em on leash, where to walk, etc.) and two poopy pick up bags (more available upon request), we headed to the room. The pet-friendly rooms are only the dbl queen rooms but that's okay. The new bathroom remodels make these rooms so much better than before. The two best things for doggies are: the walking trail all the way to the lake (where we saw coyote, quail, jackrabbits, squirrels and bunny rabbits as well as other birds) and the dog wash across the street at the RV park they also own. Coming back from swimming in the lake and rolling in the sand, ugh, we headed to the self-serve dog wash. Phenomenal (for me, she hated it)! $7 for 12 minutes includes all shampoos, conditioner, rinsing and drying. Jack in the bar was wonderful and attentive as always. Great wine list for the area. All staff was courteous and helpful and beyond pleasant.

Room Tip: Lakeside rooms give you views of a nice grassy area and great sunrises. Mountain side rooms have gre...

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Stayed November 2013, traveled with friends

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Booking was smooth, the room on the small side but very clean. Beds comfortable and the lakeside room made for a beautiful sunrise! The Sunday breakfast/ brunch was not of the quality as on previous visits. And noisy late nite revelers did mess with the peaceful evening and sleep.

I was dreading my company's 3-day meeting at Elephant Butte Inn, especially learning it was an older hotel recently renovated. But I was pleasantly surprised from the get-go. The staff at the front desk were polite, knowledgeable, and fast. My room, while nothing fancy, was clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities I needed—TV, wi-fi, fridge, coffee pot, and hair dryer. Additionally, it was soundproof enough that I heard none of the revelry going on around the hotel, and slept well. The bar was fun—great staff there as well—and the restaurant served some excellent food, far superior to any other I had in town. ALL continually remarked on the landscaping around the hotel, how pretty the flowers and grounds were, and the big bonus was the “gazebo” we discovered at the edge of the property, facing the desert and beyond that, the lake—there, in the evenings, I was entertained by rabbits, quail, and verbose coyotes. Great stay and I'd certainly return.

Room Tip: While rooms by the pool are probably a little nicer, the ones by the parking lot are quieter.

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Stayed September 2013, traveled on business

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Ivory Tusk R, General Manager at Elephant Butte Inn, responded to this review,
September 27, 2013

Vicki, Thank you for your kind comments. It was our pleasure to have your company here with us. We look forward to your next visit!

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The Elephant Butte Inn and Spa has an ideal location with ever-changing views of the lake and surrounding desert. Our exotically designed lobby and common areas are reflected in each stylish and comfortable guest room. We offer AAA, AARP, and have government, military and corporate rates. After a busy day, relax in our outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal). You can hike to nearby Elephant Butte Lake--the largest lake in New Mexico--enjoying nature trails leading to the State Park. Elephant Butte Inn is the perfect choice for group events. Experience authentic New Mexico cuisine, steak and seafood in our Ivory Tusk Tavern and Restaurant. Take time for yourself at the Ivory Spa and Salon. Indulge in a variety of treatments from our spa, including massages, body polishes, skin treatments, and pedicures. The Salon specializes in haircuts, styling, and hair color treatments. ...more less

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